Senior Electrical Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type: On-site
Location: Port Hueneme, CA
Salary: $107,744–$126,500 / yr
Posted: 101 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 41 roles within 25 mi

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About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.

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TL;DR · Senior Electrical Engineer

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The Sr. Electrical Engineer joins the professional engineering team to provide technical services and sustainment for U.S. Navy MK 41 Vertical Launch System subassemblies. This role focuses on Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) systems, where the engineer will perform equipment installation, testing, evaluation, failure investigation, and troubleshooting. Key responsibilities include creating and updating electrical schematics, managing design documentation, and performing component-level repairs. The candidate must demonstrate expertise in electrical engineering principles, cabling, and circuit board design. Technical requirements include proficiency in Altium Designer for Custom Printed Circuit Board hardware design, along with skills in generating test plans and procedures. Preferred competencies include MK 41 hardware experience and programming knowledge in LabVIEW, .NET, and C++ to support production and fleet operational requirements.

What does a Electrical Engineer earn in California?

Median $167500 from 76 postings across 15 companies.

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Skills

Electrical Engineering Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) Altium Designer LabVIEW .NET C++ Electrical Schematics Electronic Systems Troubleshooting Design Documentation Test Plans Circuit Board Design Cabling/Wiring

What you'll do

Support ATE operations including equipment installation, testing, evaluation, and failure investigation.
Diagnose and resolve system failures and perform modifications to ATE parts and subassemblies.
Create, review, and update electrical schematics and technical documentation.
Design custom Printed Circuit Board (PCB) hardware using Altium Designer.
Perform design verification testing of ATE hardware and software against requirements.
Deliver testing reports, failure investigation records, and updated design documentation.
Support corrective and preventive action processes and equipment preservation.

What we're looking for

US Citizenship is required.
Must currently possess or be able to obtain a Secret security clearance.
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.
Minimum 5+ years of related experience in electrical engineering.
Expertise in electrical engineering principles, cabling/wiring, and electrical circuit board design.
Proficiency in generating and assessing electrical schematics, test plans, and test procedures.
Ability to troubleshoot and repair automated test systems down to the component level.
MK 41 hardware and circuit board development experience (preferred).
Programming knowledge in LabVIEW, .NET, and/or C++ (bonus).